Good Questions: Restaurant Supply Stores in Chicago?

Christopher is moving and he's looking to stock his new kitchen: "Dear AT, Is there a neighborhood in Chicago where one can find a bunch of restaurant supply stores open to the public, like on the Bowery in New York? I am relocating and need to fully stock a new kitchen with pots, pans, and the like." - Christopher

We did a quick search and found a similar thread on Chowhound. The West Loop's Northwestern Cutlery (1810 W Lake Street) scored the highest marks. They have a wide selection of brands including All Clad, Le Creuset and Wusthof, and they've earned stellar reviews on Yelp.

Another option that was mentioned is C & R Equipment Service (3601 S. Halsted), a short drive from Chinatown. They carry both big and small items, from ovens to woks. The central Chinatown neighborhood also has a number of smaller shops with pots, pans and dishes.

Any other suggestions for Christopher?

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Comments (3)

this response came as an email from a reader:

I'm not a registered user (and generally prefer not to register), but I wanted to respond to Christopher's question about restaurant supply stores. If he has this type of outing in mind:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/09/dining/09mini.html?ex=1336363200&en=e39e14cf6af1b0bc&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

then AA Equipment at 5207 N. Milwaukee is an option. I had some luck there (but please note that I don't think there are other similar stores nearby).

PS. you should register! it's quick and painless and then you can comment all you want.

posted by heather on August 23rd 2007 at 12:58pm
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Christopher,

Krasny & Company
2829 N. Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
773-477-5504 Fax: 773-477-5512
On the North side.

Herzog Store Fixture Co
(312) 666-2600 1034 W Madison St
Chicago, IL
This is just one shop on Madison. If you walk up and down the street you will find a number of commercial restaurant equipment places. The places that are left in this area could most be compared to the Bowery.

Definitely NW Cutlery for knives and other small wares.

Definitely Chinatown for other small wares.

If you have your own business I would try to set up an account at Jetro-Restaurant Depot.
http://www.restaurantdepot.com/Home.asp

Happy cooking!

posted by art on August 23rd 2007 at 1:00pm
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There is one on Madison right around Racine. And I don't know if it is still open there is one on Milwaukee just north of Grand Ave. but it was closing soon.

posted by Patrickinchicago on August 24th 2007 at 10:55pm
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